Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries

Creator

Gnaedinger, William Griffin

Title

William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers

ID

Cage 187

Date [bulk]

1976

Date [inclusive]

1892-1976

Extent

1.0 box

General Physical Description note

.25 feet of linear shelf space

Language

English

Abstract

Collection includes notes, photographs, and two drafts of William Griffin Gnaedinger's book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's." The book was published in 1976 and the majority of Gnaedinger's notes date from this same period.

Preferred Citation note

William Griffin Gnaedinger Papers

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Biographical/Historical note

William Griffin Gnaedinger (1910-1995) was born in Wallace, Idaho on October 15, 1910. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1928 and from the University of Idaho in 1936 with a degree in education. After marrying Miss Irene Carlson, Gnaedinger moved to Lewiston, Idaho where he taught at junior high and high schools, in addition to working as a part-time audio-visual director.

Gnaedinger received his master's degree from Washington State University in 1940 while holding the position of Director of the Audio-Visual Center. Through this position he became instrumental in the development of the use of films and other media in classroom instruction in the Pacific Northwest. Gnaedinger was also one of the founders of the Washington Department of Audio Visual Instruction (WDAVI).

In 1941, Gnaedinger joined the U.S. Navy and was a training officer during World War II and served as a commander in the Naval Reserve. Following the war, he served on the Executive Board of the National Education Association's Division of Audio Visual Instruction (DAVI), 1962-1965.

He then moved into library administration at Washington State University as an Associate Director. While at WSU, Gnaedinger was active in the St. James Episcopal Church. He retired in 1974 and was awarded the title Associate Director Emeritus of Libraries.

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains notes, photographs, and drafts pertaining to William Griffin Gnaedinger's 1976 book, "The Episcopal Church in Pullman: a chronicle of events in the history of St. Katherine's Mission and St. James Mission/Parish, 1892-mid 1970's."

The photographs included in the collection portray St. Katherine/St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman, Washington, the church's choir, and images of the inside of the church during Easter and Christmas. Gnaedinger's drafts of his book include one handwritten version and one bound typescript version.